MDA Space have announced a technology breakthrough for MDA AURORA, saying they have successfully performed digital beamforming with a Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) using direct sampling, calling it a “first in the industry.” 

SpaceQ corresponded with Guillaume Lamontagne, Chief Architect of the MDA Satellite Systems business area about the announcement and what it means for MDA AURORA.

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Craig started writing for SpaceQ in 2017 as their space culture reporter, shifting to Canadian business and startup reporting in 2019. He is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, and has a Master's Degree in International Security from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. He lives in Toronto.